Are all car window regulators the same? No, all car window regulators are not the same. There are many different types and styles of car window regulators available on the market, and each one is designed to fit a specific make and model of vehicle.
Are all power window regulators the same? No, they are not. Power window regulators are made by different manufacturers, and each has their own design. Some regulators are made to be more durable than others, and some have different features.
In cold weather, power windows may work more slowly or not at all. This is because the thickened oil in the window's motor becomes less viscous, making it harder for the motor to turn. You can try using the defroster to help warm up the motor.
If your car's power window regulator has stopped working, you may be wondering if it can be repaired or if you need to replace it entirely. The good news is that power window regulators can often be repaired, although the bad news is that it may not be worth the time and money to do so. If the power window regulator is the only thing not working on your car's power windows, then a repair may be possible. However, if the power window motor is also not working, then a replacement may be necessary. To determine if a repair is possible
4.7/5
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
Engineered improvements enhance performance
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
Quality tested to ensure trouble free installation, performance, and durability
$234
If you have even a passing interest in mechanics, you can change your own window regulators. I've already completed three of these for our cars. The first one only took me about 25 minutes, but now I can finish them in about 15 minutes.It's quite simple. To begin, you must first remove the interior door panel (for instructions, refer to your make, model, and year) (all of 3 bolts for mine). Use a rubber wedge to put the window in the up position. Loosen the bolts that are attaching the broken one to the glass and the ones that are connecting the broken one to the metal of the door. Replace it with the new one, then remove the old one.To learn how to do this, I STRONGLY advise viewing how-to videos on YouTube. However, it is inexpensive and VERY simple. Doing it yourself is significantly more affordable than having it repaired by a dealer or repair business, which would cost hundreds. I did my own because of this.So make sure you do it yourself and get the appropriate make, model, and year set! It's quite simple!
4.7/5
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
Quality tested to ensure trouble free installation, performance, and durability
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
Engineered improvements enhance performance
$234
If you have even a passing interest in mechanics, you can change your own window regulators. I've already completed three of these for our cars. The first one only took me about 25 minutes, but now I can finish them in about 15 minutes.It's quite simple. To begin, you must first remove the interior door panel (for instructions, refer to your make, model, and year) (all of 3 bolts for mine). Use a rubber wedge to put the window in the up position. Loosen the bolts that are attaching the broken one to the glass and the ones that are connecting the broken one to the metal of the door. Replace it with the new one, then remove the old one.To learn how to do this, I STRONGLY advise viewing how-to videos on YouTube. However, it is inexpensive and VERY simple. Doing it yourself is significantly more affordable than having it repaired by a dealer or repair business, which would cost hundreds. I did my own because of this.So make sure you do it yourself and get the appropriate make, model, and year set! It's quite simple!
4.6/5
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
Engineered improvements enhance performance
Quality tested to ensure trouble free installation, performance, and durability
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
$234
Three months later, it's still operating flawlessly. It was a fantastic fit for my 2004 Accord! Excellent build quality and significant cost savings on parts alone, not to mention labor, are included. It was said by other reviewers what I wanted to say. In order to save you from more of the same, Just a few guidelines:1. Check the part number on the DormanProducts website to make sure it corresponds to the precise car model and door of your vehicle (i.e. front vs rear, driver vs passenger, 4 door vs coupe.) Very significant.2. You can put this together on your own. From the Dorman website, simply download the step-by-step installation instructions. It was a huge assistance to me and gave me the assurance I needed to execute it correctly. When I was removing the door panel, I was able to avoid breaking the panel because I knew exactly where the grommets were located.3. *DO NOT* rip out the inner door weather seal when attempting to access the window regulator! Instead, use a *SHARP* carpet knife to slice the gooey adhesive in two as you go between the seal membrane and the door. This will make it easier to reuse the extra adhesive to reattach the seal membrane to the inside of the door. Due to a portion of this seal being left partially exposed, dust and muck gradually entered the motor and ruined the internal gears, which is how my window regulator first failed. My window broke in that manner. I sealed that area once more using silicone glue.Greetings and best of luck!
4.5/5
Engineered improvements enhance performance
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
Quality tested to ensure trouble free installation, performance, and durability
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
$234
UPDATE... Four months later, the device is still flawlessly functional.the initial post...Just installed this in my truck, whose driver's window hasn't been rolled down in a few years! finally made the decision to handle it. Purchased this unit because it appeared to be the best option based on reviews and information about the firm that makes them, and also because the price was reasonable. There were directions in the box, but no accompanying images. There is only one graphic, and it only depicts the ideal hole design for your door. Before doing this, I would visit YouTube and search for a video on how to replace your power window regulator. The process is actually very simple. However, you should view a video if you have never done it. It has so been installed and appears to be operating flawlessly. I'll make an effort to remember to check back in a few months or a year and provide an update. I should add explain two things about how to install this unit. 1. On my old unit, there is a little component that fastens to the gold flat plate that travels up and down the frame in the image. This unit does not include the small piece, which serves as a saddle for the bottom of the window's glass (do not know the actual name). Therefore, I discovered that the saddle on my old, damaged unit can be removed simply with two bolts. I then put it onto this new unit with no issues because the holes line up and it fits perfectly. However, if for some reason your car has no old unit at all, you will need to locate this item in order for the plate to adhere to your glass. 2. The motor on my old unit has three connected bolts that fit through holes in the door panel and are secured in place with a few nuts. However, this new device just has holes and no bolts, therefore you must use the same normal bolts that are already holding the track to your door. You should have four of these bolts. You will need three more of these to bolt the motor in place by screwing them into the motor via the holes in the door; nuts are not necessary. No additional hardware, such as bolts, is provided with the item. Two of the original bolts were enough to secure the new track, and I used the other two to secure the motor. Later, I'll buy more of them and use them. However, the device is currently reliable and functional. It's possible that my old unit had bolts permanently mounted to the motor because that's how it was built, or the person who sold me the vehicle may have installed an aftermarket motor with these new bolt arrangements. In any scenario, you should be alright. At worst, you will only need to use one of the bolts and visit a hardware store to get three more. Ideally, your old device contains all you require, and you will be OK. As a lubricant for the felt window guide, I also bought some 3M dry silicone spray. The less strain I can put on the motor, the better; perhaps it will last me even longer. 5 Stars right now; I'll update you in a few months to see whether it keeps those stars.
4.5/5
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
$234
I wondered how long my driver window regulator would last after replacing my passenger window regulator with a Dorman model from Amazon in the summer of 2015. I had to order this one in November 2015, thus it took about three months longer. Given that these Honda window regulators are infamous for malfunctioning, if you are doing one, you might want to just go ahead and get the other. It appears that a spring is under pressure and is only held in place by a plastic sleeve in both of the damaged ones that I pulled out. As the cable on the sleeve ages and eventually fails, the spring expands, which causes your window to fall out.Anyway, these units seem to be of a similar or higher quality than the originals, therefore I would anticipate them to last for 8 to 10 years (my originals failed at about 9.5 years). White lithium grease needs to be applied where the cable rests against the long steel bar; the first one I received required that I do so myself, but the second one came already greased! Installation is really simple, and YouTube has tutorials showing you how to do it. Do not pay a technician $150 labor for this if you have a socket set, a Phillips screwdriver, and some packing tape. You can do it yourself in about 1-2 hours.
4.3/5
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
$234
like an OEM fit.When it ends, only time will tell. However, stress cracks from installation may be seen in the substantial plastic trays that support the window (you have to forcibly slide these over the end of the glass until a plastic nub clicks into a hole in the glass...this causes it to bend out until it latches). The originals, which were extremely brittle and broke upon removal because it was below freezing, probably didn't help.Pro tip: You don't need to completely remove the inner door card or unhook the door lock or latch in order to change this. Instead of the door frame itself, the tracks are really fastened to the plastic inner door card. Once the glass is detached from it, you may remove the four bolts holding the inside card in place and the motor (you have to re-use your old motor...it just slides onto the splines). Just take care not to damage the inner door card where it connects to the latch assembly because there are some plastic fingers that lock the two together that can become brittle in cold weather.arrived oiled and prepared for installation.
4.2/5
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
Engineered improvements enhance performance
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
Quality tested to ensure trouble free installation, performance, and durability
$234
Applying some lithium grease on the rails after taking the product out of the packing won't hurt.Take off the door panel, use painters tape to hold the glass in the up position, and tape the window in place.Remove the two bolts on the rails holding the glass that are farthest to the left and right. Pull the holders down a little if they are stuck.Cut off the motor's power supply.The rails are secured by six bolts, which must be taken out before the rails may be lifted up, turned horizontal, and removed.Two bolts at the bottom of this replacement are fastened to the rails, and they also include nuts for those bolts.The mounting section is missing on the rail without a motor, the second bolt from the top, however it still works.The bolts that come with the product or the OEM bolts can both be used because they have lock thread.Install, tighten the bolts, put in the power connector, and then, using your switch once again, push the glass holders up to meet the glass.Remaining bolts should be tightened. Give the bolt one more turn and a half where it hits the metal because they may become looser with time.Reinstall the door panel to complete the task.Tools required:deep socket 7 mm (door panel)deep socket 10 mm (window regulator)with extension, ratchetphilips screwdriver (door panel)Initial installation: 20 minutes at most
4.2/5
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
Engineered improvements enhance performance
Quality tested to ensure trouble free installation, performance, and durability
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
$234
Applying some lithium grease on the rails after taking the product out of the packing won't hurt.Take off the door panel, use painters tape to hold the glass in the up position, and tape the window in place.Remove the two bolts on the rails holding the glass that are farthest to the left and right. Pull the holders down a little if they are stuck.Cut off the motor's power supply.The rails are secured by six bolts, which must be taken out before the rails may be lifted up, turned horizontal, and removed.Two bolts at the bottom of this replacement are fastened to the rails, and they also include nuts for those bolts.The mounting section is missing on the rail without a motor, the second bolt from the top, however it still works.The bolts that come with the product or the OEM bolts can both be used because they have lock thread.Install, tighten the bolts, put in the power connector, and then, using your switch once again, push the glass holders up to meet the glass.Remaining bolts should be tightened. Give the bolt one more turn and a half where it hits the metal because they may become looser with time.Reinstall the door panel to complete the task.Tools required:deep socket 7 mm (door panel)deep socket 10 mm (window regulator)with extension, ratchetphilips screwdriver (door panel)Initial installation: 20 minutes at most
4.1/5
Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the Amazon Garage
Reliable design - engineered in North America and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
$234
I cherished the money I saved and the sense of satisfaction I felt after completing a difficult DIY repair. The item arrived with instructions that appeared hardly acceptable, but I relied more on a few YouTube videos and am pleased I did. Those were the only small drawbacks. I had to go without a working window for a few days as opposed to having it fixed. I anticipated delivering a tapestry of expletives in the process given how difficult it was going to be to get this enormous, floppy, odd-shaped component in and out of a small door cavity. Instead, it turned out to be a rather easy process that I was able to complete without any problems. My minor challenges were: 1. figuring out how to remove the green connector from the door (instead of sliding it apart, you can reach inside and pinch the retainer); 2. keeping the detached glass raised and out of the way with two quick-grip clamps looped over the top window channel, squeezing the glass; and 3. getting the long, skinny rod reattached to the interior door opener (dexterity-deprived) Yes, it does.I'm curious to know whether anyone else has had hilarious or stressful experiences dealing with a quick window lowering while driving through a blizzard or going through a vehicle wash. My wife was traveling to a crucial doctor's appointment while far from home with a car packed with valuables—more than she could carry. She found it incredibly frustrating and stressful, but I recognized the humor in it. In my mind's eye, she appears to be sitting in the waiting area and then entering the examination room while carrying as much luggage as she could, which I find amusing. Sorry, Honey.Putting aside the levity, I believe that these regulator assemblies ought to be recalled and at least one modification made in order to raise the caliber of both OEM and non-OEM alternatives. Metal bulbs serve as the steel cables' ends and fit into a groove in a plastic component that fastens to the glass. When the window is forced to close and compress into the channel and especially as the plastic ages and becomes brittle, it is obvious that the area around the plastic grooves that receives both cable ends does not meet specifications to sustain continuous raising of the window. The component at the location where the steel cable tips are fastened needs to be more durable. In my 2007 Pilot, I've already had to replace three due to the same issue, but fortunately, the first two were covered by an extended warranty. There is a class action lawsuit, according to a Google search, but it has been ongoing for years.
If your car's window regulator or motor fails, you will need to replace it. The window regulator is the part that moves the window up and down, and the motor is what powers it. If either of these parts fails, your window will not be able to move.
If your car window is not working, it may be due to a problem with the window switch or regulator. To test if the window switch is bad, try pressing the switch in each direction to see if the window moves. If the switch is bad, the window will not move. To test if the regulator is bad, try moving the window up and down by hand. If the regulator is bad, the window will not move.
There are a few different ways that you can figure out which window regulator you need. One way is to look at the make and model of your vehicle. Another way is to look at the size of your window. And finally, you can look at the type of window regulator that you need.
If your electric car window won't go up, there are a few things you can try to fix the problem. First, check to see if the window is obstructed in any way. If there is something blocking the window, you can try to remove it. If that doesn't work, you can try resetting the window by holding the up button for a few seconds. If the window still won't go up, you may need to replace the window motor.
To manually raise a power window, first locate the window switch. It is typically located on the armrest, door panel, or center console. Once you have located the switch, press and hold the up arrow or raised portion of the switch. Doing so will cause the window to begin moving. Continue to hold the switch until the window is fully raised.
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